Facts and historyMany people refer to Stone Town as the capital of Zanzibar, however, this is incorrect. Stone Town is in fact the old quarters of the capital Zanzibar Town....
House of WondersBuilt in 1883 it was once the ceremonial palace for Sultan Barghash. The locals named the palace Beit-al-Ajaib, meaning the House of Wonders, because it was the first house with electrical lights....
Palace MuseumThe Palace Museum is a house of history. Once the home for members of the sultan's family, the building serves today as a museum with exhibitions about the sultanate...
Peace Memorial MuseumThe museum used to exhibit records of the history of Zanzibar. Although the main museum building is closed down, with most exhibits now in House of Wonders...
The Old FortThe massive fort was once built for defense against the Portuguese and a rival Omani group. Today it houses various craft and souvenir shops and a restaurant...
The Old DispensaryThe original plan for the building was to become a hospital. Later on there was a dispensary set up on the ground floor. After renovation it houses today various offices as well as an exhibition of Zanzibar handcraft...
The Old Customs HouseSince 2002 the former Customs House is used as the Zanzibar Conservation Centre including an exhibition about the history of Stone Town. The upper floor is used by the Dhow Countries Music Academy...
Forodhani GardensForodhani Gardens has been constructed in 1936 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Sultan Khalifa. The garden is a popular evening meeting place amongst locals and tourists...
The former Slave MarketGuided tours of the former Slave Market show the dark history of Zanzibar. The Anglican Cathedral and St. Monica's Hostel stand on the location of this historical site...
Tippu Tip's HouseTippu Tip was one of the most renowned slave traders in the East African region. His residence until his death is situated just a couple of metres from The Africa House Hotel...
